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About Taylor&Emmet LLP

Taylor&Emmet LLP is one of the leading and most successful law firms in the South Yorkshire region, a position it has held for nearly 150 years.

This success has been achieved by delivering the highest quality legal advice to business and private clients, many of whom have remained with the firm for generations.

To maintain this enviable position, we have invested significantly in the business in recent years, in terms of our geographic location, number of offices, technology and the quality and ability of our people.

Legal services for your business

﻿We’re here to look after your business interests. Integrity, professionalism and the highest standards of client care form the bedrock of our services. We have the breadth of expertise and experience to help you achieve the right results.

We become a seamless part of your team by building a rapport with key staff , learning about your operation and being transparent in our work. Developing a partnership based on trust allows us to deliver cost eff ective, honest and legal advice services that will protect and enhance your organisation. Rely on us, when it matters the most.

Taylor&Emmet in the media

Being a full-service law firm means that we can tailor our legal services for sectors. This allows us to be the go-to for all your legal requirements. For more information on how we can advice you visit our key sector pages.

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We have been consistently recognised by The Legal 500 guide to the legal profession as one of the leading law firms in the South Yorkshire region and throughout this website you will find evidence of the references made to Taylor&Emmet, drawn from the 2012 and 2013 editions.

A different approach

Whether you are a business or an individual seeking legal advice for the very first time, our tried and tested approach to client service remains the same.

AssociateFamily Law

0114 218 4000

Pat Wotherspoon is a Solicitor in the childcare department and her primary areas of work involve any matters relating to Social Services though she also deals with private law disputes between family members regarding children.

Pat completed her law degree at the University of Sheffield and qualified as a Solicitor in 1981. She initially worked for a number of local authorities and then at a variety of firms in private practise. Pat joined Taylor&Emmet in 2008.

Pat is a member of the Children Panel. Pat represents parents, children and other family members.

How are we doing?

Excellent

9 out of 10

Why choose Taylor&Emmet?

"Michaela Heathcote is described by the Legal 500 as “good, empathetic and helpful.” She leads a “sizeable” family team. Her department receives recognition for assisting with domestic abuse issues for non-English speaking clients and its high net worth matrimonial work."

Legal 500 - Leading Firm 2015

"The service I received was exceptional, I felt so at ease with the process even though it was an extremely difficult time for me. Lucy was very personable and ensured I was understanding of the whole process, I am very pleased with the work and time that has been given to ensure I got to see my little girl again. I can't thank you enough."

Family law client, Sheffield

"I always appreciated the way Michaela was able to demonstrate genuine empathy to my situation and manage to keep my appointment and other communications on subject and never felt that I was paying for her unnecessarily. The advice she provided me with was realistic, honest and beneficial."

E Elizabeth Hardy - Sheffield

"I’m writing to say “thank you” for all your help, support and advice to bring my divorce proceedings to a successful conclusion. Everything you did for me was conducted in such a friendly and professional way, the like of which I’d not previously experienced, and I am very grateful."

Jamesl

"Thank you soo much for my freedom and all your support this last year. Have a feeling life's about to get good. Warmest wishes!"

Family law client - Sheffield

“I would like to express my appreciation of your help, advice and patience in this matter. “